Computerized cognitive games versus cognitive exergame: the comparison of motor and cognitive functions enhancement in the elderly.
Aging
Executive functions
Neurolight
Physical-cognitive training
Journal
BMC psychology
ISSN: 2050-7283
Titre abrégé: BMC Psychol
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101627676
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
11 Oct 2024
11 Oct 2024
Historique:
received:
02
08
2024
accepted:
08
10
2024
medline:
12
10
2024
pubmed:
12
10
2024
entrez:
11
10
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Considering the importance of cognitive and motor functions of the elderly people, the present study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive exergame, called Neurolight compared to computerized cognitive games, in enhancing core executive functions and motor performance. A total of 36 individuals in the age range of 60 to 69 years were studied in the form of three groups: The control group continued their daily activities, while the Neurolight group underwent a cognitive-motor training and the Maghzineh performed a computer-based cognitive training program for 24 sessions. Before and after interventions, working memory, inhibitory control, and balance were measured respectively by the N-back, Stroop, and TUG tests. The results showed that cognitive-motor exercises using Neurolight, for 24 sessions, were able to significantly improve working memory, inhibitory control, and balance in individuals in this age group. This finding supports the other studies suggesting combined cognitive and physical exercises for better effect. Based on its findings, the use of this exercise system can be suggested to coaches and therapists working with the elderly.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Considering the importance of cognitive and motor functions of the elderly people, the present study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive exergame, called Neurolight compared to computerized cognitive games, in enhancing core executive functions and motor performance.
METHODS
METHODS
A total of 36 individuals in the age range of 60 to 69 years were studied in the form of three groups: The control group continued their daily activities, while the Neurolight group underwent a cognitive-motor training and the Maghzineh performed a computer-based cognitive training program for 24 sessions. Before and after interventions, working memory, inhibitory control, and balance were measured respectively by the N-back, Stroop, and TUG tests.
RESULTS
RESULTS
The results showed that cognitive-motor exercises using Neurolight, for 24 sessions, were able to significantly improve working memory, inhibitory control, and balance in individuals in this age group.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
This finding supports the other studies suggesting combined cognitive and physical exercises for better effect. Based on its findings, the use of this exercise system can be suggested to coaches and therapists working with the elderly.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39394166
doi: 10.1186/s40359-024-02064-2
pii: 10.1186/s40359-024-02064-2
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Comparative Study
Langues
eng
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549Informations de copyright
© 2024. The Author(s).
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